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The snowy sport perfections of the 2026 Winter Olympics will live in the memory, but don’t be so seduced that you hit the slopes without getting fit first. The risk of injury is not to be under-estimated, advises trauma and orthopaedic specialist Dr Sven Putnis. An NHS surgeon his new business Sven Ski Clinic tackles prevention with targeted exercises and the emerging one of effective treatment pathways.The where, when and how follow ups organised for back in the UK are major factors impacting recovery. “Initial management and advice can often be unreliable and delay the return to life,” Putnis warns.An activity holiday in the snow combining demanding physical engagement and high-octane socialising is like no other. And the pool of punters is getting wider from newbies to rusty returner...

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary joins 'Varney & Co.' to weigh in on California’s proposed billionaire tax, the growing wealth exodus from blue states and why America is falling behind China in the AI power race. One of the most acclaimed and successful American filmmakers in history has left California for New York.  Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, officially became New York residents on Jan. 1, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times. The couple relocated to the San Remo co-op on Central Park West in Manhattan, which has previously housed celebrities including Bono, Mick Jagger, Warren Beatty and Tiger Woods.On the same day that Spielberg reportedly established residency, his production company Amblin Entertainment opened an office in New York City,...

A lack of savings is a real problem for UK households (Image: Getty)A startling warning has been issued to Britain regarding a £1,000 savings gap, which sees nearly one in five households left with less than £1,000 in savings and at risk of financial catastrophe.Research published by AJ Bell in December shows that a startling 19% of households in Britain have less than £1,000 saved in their emergency cash pot, with women and younger people most at risk from unforeseen costs.By contrast, the same amount of over-55s have an average of £20,000 or more in savings, suggesting a generational divide that leaves younger people ‘exposed’ according to the finance firm.AJ Bell suggested that households should build up an emergency fund of at least three months’ worth of essential expenses, and con...

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. More than 5,000 deadly work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with truck drivers and construction trades workers accounting for a large proportion. "There were 5,070 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2024, down 4.0 percent from 5,283 in 2023," the BLS revealed on Thursday.The data notes 1,018 fatal occupational injuries involving motor vehicle operators in 2024, including a whopping 798 among heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. MIKE ROWE WARNS AI WILL HIT WHITE-COLLAR WORKERS HARDEST — WELDERS ARE SAFE FOR NOW A construction worker helps build a support column using steel rebar during the building of a condo tower on Feb. 10, 2025 in Miami, Fla. (Jo...

HMRC has clarified some of the tax rules that apply to pensioners. It's important to check all your details are up to date with the department, or you could pay the wrong amount of tax.A taxpayer contacted the group to ask if their tax code or personal allowance could be affected given their situation. They said they had a full-time income and were making pension contributions through their employment, while receiving pension payments from defined benefits scheme.Each person gets a standard personal allowance, meaning they can earn up to £12,570 each tax year without paying income tax on this amount, HMRC says. Once your earnings move over this threshold, you pay the tax on 20 percent on your income, although this rate can increase as your income moves higher.Responding to the person, H...

FOX Business host Charles Payne discusses the claims that tariffs are inflationary on 'Making Money.' The Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda on Friday, siding against him in a case challenging the legality of tariffs that have shaped global markets and U.S. supply chains. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.TRUMP DEFENDS TARIFFS, SAYS US HAS BEEN ‘THE KING OF BEING SCREWED’ BY TRADE IMBALANCE President Donald Trump announced his "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs in April 2025. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images / Getty Images)The two cases, which Trump has described as "life or death" for the United States, have forced the Supreme Court to confront how far a president can go in reshaping U.S...

Three banks in the UK are set to close a total of 168 branches over the next two years. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, are affected.These branches will close in 2026 and 2027. This comes after the group announced 95 additional closures on February 11. Some sites have already closed this year, but the majority are yet to come. As reported by Money Saving Expert (MSE), these include:Lloyds – 94 branches closed or closing (including 53 announced on the 11th)Halifax – 46 branches closing (including 31 announced on the 11th)Bank of Scotland – 28 branches closing (including 11 announced on the 11th)Following the announcement MSE, the website founded by finance expert Martin Lewis, provided some alternative ways to bank face-to-face with L...

De plus en plus prisés par les épargnants, les ETF (Exchange traded funds) répliquent des indices boursiers sans l’intervention d’un gérant. Cette montée en puissance de ces produits financiers se fait au détriment des fonds gérés activement, et la dernière étude du cabinet d’analyse Morningstar ne devrait pas permettre d’inverser la tendance. Les gestionnaires de fonds d’actions ont eu du mal à surperformer les indices, selon le rapport semestriel European Active/Passive Barometer Full-Year 2025 qui mesure la performance des fonds actifs par rapport à leurs équivalents en gestion passive (sans l’intervention d’un gérant) au sein de leur catégorie Morningstar respective. A la fin 2025, le taux de réussite moyen sur un an des gérants actifs actions d...

Fewer than half of banks and building societies examined by a star ratings website currently permit customers to set their own contactless card limit. Defaqto conducted the research ahead of rule changes coming into force on March 19, which will allow firms to set higher contactless card limits beyond the existing ceiling of £100 per transaction, should they wish to.Financial institutions are also being urged to let customers set their own limit, or switch off contactless entirely, as numerous high street banks already do. Defaqto's analysis of both high street and online-only banks' apps uncovered considerable variation in the money management tools that account providers currently make available to customers.The research revealed that only 13 of the 31 (42%) banks and building societi...

Residents across England, Scotland and Wales could qualify for a  Council Tax Reduction (CTR) of up to 100%, subject to meeting specific eligibility requirements. While the exact discount varies between local authorities, a range of factors are typically taken into account.According to the UK Government, applications for the reduction are open to homeowners and tenants alike, regardless of employment status. Local authorities will assess individual circumstances, including income levels, number of dependants, residency status and any benefits claimed, in addition to the following considerations:Where you live - each council runs its own schemeYour circumstances (for example, income, number of children, benefits, residency status)Your household income - this includes savings, pensions an...